Homeless Services

Homeless Services

Homeless Services in Kilkenny

A person from Kilkenny finding themselves homeless must present to the Housing Section in John Green's Housing Office, Kilkenny, during the hours of 9.00 p.m. - 12.30 p.m., to meet a Homeless Services Officer. The Homeless Services Officer will make an assessment and refer a person, if appropriate, to an Emergency Accommodation Provider.

OUT OF HOURSOut of Hours arrangements are in operation during evenings and weekends/Bank holidays and when the public counter is closed:

- have no accommodation available which they can reasonably occupy. This includes people who would normally reside with the homeless person. - and are unable to provide accommodation from their own resources.

Homeless people in need of permanent housing can apply to Kilkenny County Council's housing list. If eligible, they will be placed on the waiting list. The length of time waiting for Social Housing allocation will depend on the demand for housing in the area and their individual circumstances on the waiting list. If a person is eligible for housing support they can avail of The Housing Assistant Payment (HAP).

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Emergency Outside Office Hours

If you require the service of the Local Authority for an emergency outside of normal business hours please note the following:

Persons requiring the Fire Service for an emergency should Dial 112 and no other number